Anyone have an 8500 WLC running IOS 8.2(166.0) they can test something on?

james.1052 · ‎10-02-2020

I'm trying to test a bug and am wondering if anyone has a Cisco 8500 Wireless LAN Controller running IOS 8.2(166.0) they can test something on for me.

Rich R · ‎10-03-2020

No but if you're still using 8.2.166.0 I'd recommend getting away from it. It's deferred and therefore unsupported https://www.cisco.com/web/software/DefTracker/280775080/DT/ac106511.html

If you absolutelu must stay on 8.2 for some reason then 8.2.170.0 https://software.cisco.com/download/home/286284728/type/280926587/release/8.2.170.0

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/wireless-lan-controller-software/200046-tac-recommended-aireos.html

otherwise depending on what APs you need to support get onto at least 8.5.161.0

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james.1052 · ‎10-03-2020

I'm quite aware. As stated, I'm testing a bug and hoping to find someone still running this IOS. (Perhaps in a test environment, etc.) I don't even own an 8500 myself or I wouldn't even be asking.